Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 27, 2023

At the core of the debate of business appraisal vs business valuation, both approaches aim to determine a company’s worth. So, what’s the difference between a business appraisal and a business valuation? These evaluations often anchor decisions regarding mergers, acquisitions, or even daily operational changes.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. The table of contents below offers quick links for readers seeking specific information in later sections.

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McCombie Group

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For nearly two decades, private equity (PE) has been a transformative force in the insurance agency sector, driving consolidation and increasing valuations. Currently, 72% of all agency transactions involve private equity buyers.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. Our research team averaged the information using data from our Sica | Fletcher index, which monitors approximately 70% of insurance sector transactions. Because several kinds of insurance are legally required (e.g.,

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Our research team’s latest report compares the top insurance agency investment banks of 2024. Insurance Agency Investment Banks: Investment banks that specialize in the insurance industry. Insurance Agency Investment Banks: Investment banks that specialize in the insurance industry.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 14, 2024

E248: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Essential Steps, Tips, and Strategies for a Profitable Exit - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Kip Wallen is a seasoned M&A attorney with over a decade of experience in live mergers and acquisitions deals, primarily within the lower middle market, involving transactions up to $50 million.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies provides useful techniques and real-world advice for anyone involved with – or thinking of becoming involved with – transactional work. If you’re getting involved with a merger or an acquisition, this book will help you gain a thorough understanding of what the heck is going on.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 26, 2020

Many of our clients have asked us about the impact on insurance brokerage M&A of the pandemic and the resultant containment efforts. The Largest Strategic Players Tell Us Full Steam Ahead – The major strategic acquirors have informed us that they plan to continue to aggressively pursue acquisitions of insurance brokers.

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Sun Acquisitions

JULY 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become expected growth, expansion, and consolidation strategies. The path to a successful merger or acquisition is fraught with uncertainties, from financial risks to cultural clashes, regulatory hurdles, and market fluctuations.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. A well-documented compliance program can enhance buyer confidence, reduce indemnity holdbacks, and even justify a premium valuation. The company received a compelling acquisition offer from a strategic buyer.

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How2Exit

AUGUST 2, 2023

With over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Kurt has a deep understanding of how technology applies to mergers and acquisitions. rn Summary: rn Kurt Stein discusses the role of technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), in mergers and acquisitions. Let's dive in.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Over the last decade the use of R&W insurance in merger and acquisition transactions has grown exponentially. From 2008 to 2018, the total R&W policies bound per year in North America rose from 40 deals, providing $541 million of coverage to 1500+ R&W insurance transactions, providing aggregate coverage of $38.6

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 29, 2024

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), seller financing deals can offer numerous benefits to buyers. Conduct a Thorough Business Valuation: Before moving forward with an M&A deal, conducting a comprehensive business valuation is essential. A clear exit strategy ensures you’re prepared for any eventuality.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2023

To do this, he obtained his insurance and securities licenses and started helping developers raise money. Through his experience, he learned the power of leveraged buyouts and how they could be used to finance acquisitions. Staying as the CEO of a company after an acquisition is a great way to ensure the success of the company.

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 15, 2022

Business valuation, according to the Corporate Finance Institute , is the “process of determining the present value of a company or an asset.”. In this post, we’re going to answer why you need to conduct a business valuation, how you can determine your business value, and how to find the best business valuation specialists.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

Owners need to focus on #3 so that when #1 and #2 align, the business is ready for acquisition. Clearly break out expenses (insurance broken out by auto, health; salaries broken out by owner, employee; and so on.) These are called addbacks, and are extremely important to valuation. product, service and sales channel).

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: Last-Minute Deal Dynamics: What to Expect Before Closing an Acquisition For founders and CEOs navigating the final stretch of an M&A transaction, the days leading up to closing can feel deceptively quietuntil theyre not. Setting the target : Is it based on a 12-month average, trailing 3 months, or a seasonal adjustment?

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Update on Private Equity and Insurance Brokerages In our ,, previous article , we reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had not diminished the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions we are seeing in the insurance agency and brokerage sector. The number of transactions we are working on has not abated. Dry powder reached $1.4

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

(Otherwise Known as “How Acquisitions Are Structured”) Our November blog post asked how a smaller agency can take advantage of the tsunami of private equity investment in insurance brokerages. We thought it would be helpful to write a blog post outlining how acquisitions are typically structured in the current environment.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A recent example of this would be Tesla's acquisition of Grohmann Engineering in Germany. Impact on Cost Structure Determining when the title of goods changes hands affects revenue recognition, insurance liabilities, and transportation costs. Consider a pharmaceutical giant like Pfizer , which imports raw materials for its drugs.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report. According to a study by Avalere Health and the Physician Advocacy Institute, hospital acquisition of physician practices in the U.S. In 2009 healthcare costs consumed 17.3%

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

While these are just a handful of reasons why PEs love SaaS companies , it’s no wonder that top PE firms continue to focus on SaaS acquisitions. Main Capital has made 215 total investments since its founding, with current assets under management (AUM) of $2.37B and an active portfolio of 47 firms, with a median valuation of $10.25M.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

billion valuation by 2030. The first step in positioning your HVAC business for a favorable acquisition is increasing its current valuation. Once you’ve done this, you can move on to the next step – organizing your books in preparation for business valuation. Step #2 Organize Your Books and Get a Business Valuation.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

About 3 years ago, I joined the team at Focus Investment Banking, where I spend my time on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising within the collision repair industry. There’s also continued insurance challenges and a whole lot more. So it’s an industry I love. This is a tough business. It’s a big company.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

Insurance Agency & Brokerage M&A Update Many of our clients have been asking us “now that the first phase of the coronavirus pandemic seems to be ending, where do things stand with insurance brokerage M&A?” As a result, they had and continue to have large pools of equity and debt capital to deploy in acquisitions.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

2. Business Valuation With your business ready for review, you can go ahead with a business valuation. This is best done through a professional business valuation expert. 3. Business Marketing With your business ready for sale and a business valuation done, it’s time to enter the marketplace.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Double-check that all legal documents, financial records, and production data are in order — and even consider getting an independent assessment to get an accurate valuation of your company and any risks associated with making a sale. Be Prepared Before entering into negotiations, make sure you’re prepared.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The State of the M&A Market kicked off the 9 am start, and since the expert panel included insurance industry representatives, the discussion began with a deep dive into the exciting world of rep & warranty insurance. Valuation multiples therefore remain high, and as a consequence, structuring is now a de facto part of deals.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 12, 2022

The Numbers Are In, and They Are Staggering In our April 2022 blog , we announced that Sica | Fletcher had completed the most comprehensive study in the history of our industry on multiples paid in insurance agency and brokerage acquisitions. The answer we found was a resounding yes. The numbers are in, and they are truly eye-opening.

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Sun Acquisitions

DECEMBER 16, 2022

3. Get a Business Valuation. The business valuation you get will give you an idea of an appropriate asking price. Valuation is a complex process and involves gauging several aspects of your business, hence the need to hire a professional business valuation expert. 4. Market your Manufacturing Business.

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How2Exit

MARCH 1, 2023

The client should be familiar with how to work with the professionals, such as lawyers, CPAs, and business valuation companies. Finally, creative insurance products may also be available, but this is an area that requires expert advice and research. Subscribe to The Hub - Acquisitions Hub

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How2Exit

JUNE 12, 2023

Founded by Ahmed Raza, who has a background in acquisition entrepreneurship, Rapid Diligence primarily helps with the buy-side diligence process. Raza's first few acquisitions were distressed and neglected assets, which he grew and exited. This can make it difficult for buyers to accurately assess the true value of a business.

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Solganick & Co.

APRIL 21, 2025

Momentum from 2024 has carried over into 2025, with continued growth in AI investment, acquisitions, and adoption. Confidence in valuations seems to be growing with large software providers recently making big M&A-dollar outlays to uptake feature sets. The AI market is expected to experience an annual growth rate of 27.7%

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Technical Questions – You could get standard questions about accounting and valuation or VC-specific questions about cap tables, key metrics in your industry, or how to value startups. If you worked at a startup, how did you win more customers or partners in a sales or business development role? Q: Which current startup would you invest in?

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Overview of mergers of equals transactions A merger of equals transaction varies from a traditional acquisition because one party is not taking control of the other party and no control premium is paid. You belong with me – valuation and financing issues in a merger of equals transaction 4.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 28, 2024

A typical ophthalmology PPM was founded in 2018 and has completed ten total acquisitions since (and thus, is now partnered with ten practices). Some PPMs have gotten very large, with partnerships across a broad geographic area and valuations likely north of $1B. We also see them being aggressive about acquisitions.

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